This handcrafted figurine of Our Lady of Health (Nuestra Señora de la Salud), a beloved Marian devotion in Mexico, is particularly venerated in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán.
The piece is carved from wood in a rustic style and painted with radiant tones of blue, gold, and cream. A crown rests on her head, symbolizing her as Queen of Heaven. Her robe is adorned with Mexican milagros, small metal charms in the shapes of stars, hearts, and sacred symbols, each representing prayers for healing, gratitude, or divine intervention. At the base of the sculpture, golden stars and symbolic embellishments add to her celestial presence.
Our Lady of Health is widely revered as the patroness of the sick and infirm, invoked by those seeking protection, healing, and strength during times of illness. Her shrine in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries, where devotees bring offerings and milagros as tokens of faith and gratitude for the miracles they have received.
This figurine beautifully blends Catholic devotion with the rich tradition of Mexican folk art, making it not just a spiritual icon but also a piece of cultural heritage.
